Yaris vs. Aveo: The Real Competitor

[Lickitung]

I did a google search for Aveo forums. These are the threads..

Newby here: Timing belt on '06...
Timing belt broke. Need valve guides!
Occasional shifting problems...
Grinding noise 2005 Aveo
Engine turns, won't start
Creeking Noise in Front End
Surging problem?

This just all from the front page of the aveo forum!
http://www.chevroletforum.com/
I don't think this is our competition.

[popeetheus]

I half-way like the 1st gen Aveo's look. Never seriously considered it due to questionable reliability and poor fuel efficiency compared to the Yaris. It's too bad, too, GM had no real replacement for the Geo Metro / Pontiac Firefly. I think some people might have overlooked some of Aveo's "quirks" if it got 50 mpg. I would have thought most people considering this class of vehicles are looking for a low-cost, fuel saving car, rather than a hot-rod, so an economical 3-banger engine would have been ok.

[spkrman]

Originally Posted by Lickitung

I did a google search for Aveo forums. These are the threads..

Newby here: Timing belt on '06...
Timing belt broke. Need valve guides!
Occasional shifting problems...
Grinding noise 2005 Aveo
Engine turns, won't start
Creeking Noise in Front End
Surging problem?

This just all from the front page of the aveo forum!
http://www.chevroletforum.com/
I don't think this is our competition.

With a 100k warranty, all of that would be taken care of. The warranty, IMO is the only appeal to the aveo...

I'd rather have a car with no warranty that doesn't need service, than a lifetime warranty on a lemon.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by spkrman

I'd rather have a car with no warranty that doesn't need service, than a lifetime warranty on a lemon.

That's the reason I got rid of my Bimmer!

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by Moose

That's the reason I got rid of my Bimmer!

Is bimmer that bad?

[Moose]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

Is bimmer that bad?

Not all- I had a 1985 325i Zinnerbot, and it was great.

My '04 545i, on the other hand, CRAP. Everything on that car broke at least once- it was all under warranty, but I was in a loaner/rental more than I was in my 545. It didn't qualify for Lemon law, but I bitched and screamed and threatened until the dealership bought it back. From what I hear, the sales manager drove it for 6 more months and then sent it to auction.

But, like I said, not all- my buddy Len has an '05 M3 with 40,000 miles and not a single problem.

[redyaris]

Originally Posted by Moose

Not all- I had a 1985 325i Zinnerbot, and it was great.

My '04 545i, on the other hand, CRAP. Everything on that car broke at least once- it was all under warranty, but I was in a loaner/rental more than I was in my 545. It didn't qualify for Lemon law, but I bitched and screamed and threatened until the dealership bought it back. From what I hear, the sales manager drove it for 6 more months and then sent it to auction.

But, like I said, not all- my buddy Len has an '05 M3 with 40,000 miles and not a single problem.

My wife's 05 X3 is no winner either. Tons of nagging design flaws and service from the dealer is less than spectacular. We are trying to dump the lease for a new Camry Hybrid!

[forpinks]

I thought the Aveo is made in Korea by Hyundai in the same factory where they build the Hyundai Getz... it looks much better than a Fit